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HPI Engine Incubator

HPI Engine

Rolling

Incubator

Funding

Equity

Deadline

Rolling

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Program Context

Join our equity-free startup incubator designed for digital engineers and tech entrepreneurs. Over 12 intense weeks, you’ll receive hands-on mentorship, top-tier resources, and access to an inspiring community - all designed to help you transform your business idea into a venture capital-ready startup.

Key Details

Type

Incubator

Format

In-Person

Duration

3 months

Frequency

Twice per year

Cost

Free

Languages

English, German

Funding & Equity

Model

💰 Cash

Equity

Equity-free

Additional Offering

🪑 Co-Working Space💭 Mentoring/Coaching🏭 Factory/Studio/Lab🧑‍🏫 Workshops

Industries & Stages

Industries

AICybersecuritySaaS

Stages

IdeaPre-Seed

Requirements

for registered students, from bachelor's to PhD

Who is it for?

Best For

First-time foundersFemale FoundersAcademic spin-offsInternational teamsIdea stage

Not For

Solo foundersNon-academicsLate-stageRelocation-aversePart-time commitment

Insider Tips

Great fit for studnets
We incubate teams not just ideas.
Opportunity to secure an initial investment.

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Application Cycle

Status

Rolling

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Institution

HPI Engine

Potsdam, Germany

We are one of Europe's leading ecosystems, empowering outstanding tech talent to become leaders and founders. As the driving force behind innovation, we have nurtured thousands of tech leaders, supported hundreds of founders, and helped build over 300 startups - including a unicorn. Rooted in the vision of one of Europe’s top tech entrepreneurs and embedded in the Hasso Plattner Institute, we are dedicated to shaping the next generation of tech founders and innovators.

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